Whip N Dip Ice Cream Shop
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025
58
Score
Whip N Dip Ice Cream Shop has been inspected five times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 17, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 19 violations to closer to nine violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The city-wide average sits at 68, which Whip N Dip Ice Cream Shop's 58 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed at front counter sundae cups and ice cream sandwiches missing the proper labeling info; address, date and description. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on cake pans in back of restaurant. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in both walk in cooler and freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no cover for trash. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
58
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of soda at front counter bulging and dented. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed cakes in reach in freezer for customer with no container or cover. **Warning**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come in, no handwashing before serving ice cream. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license; 10-24. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no breaker. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed on prep table 2 bottles with no label. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no agreement or training for Fatima or Hellen. Inspector provided form via email. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for Fatima and Hellen; more than 60 days. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cookie not date marked at front counter. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on rack in back of kitchen; cake pans not inverted. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no cover for trash. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on prep table in back next to oven. Observed water cup on prep table next to oven. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked/ broken tiles at front counter. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ice cream cones stored on floor of kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed at front counter sundae cups and ice cream sandwiches missing the proper labeling info; address, date and description. **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster; inspector provided via email. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed tops of equipment soiled. Observed syrups flavor shelves soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on cake pans in back of restaurant. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of plastic spoons stored on floor in closet. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in both walk in cooler and freezer. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table. **Warning**
21-12-4
14
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
37
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Whip N Dip Ice Cream Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Whip N Dip Ice Cream Shop on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
How does Whip N Dip Ice Cream Shop compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?
Whip N Dip Ice Cream Shop most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Gables average of 68.
Has Whip N Dip Ice Cream Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Whip N Dip Ice Cream Shop have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 19 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Whip N Dip Ice Cream Shop means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Whip N Dip Ice Cream Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Whip N Dip Ice Cream Shop is inspected around two times per year on average.
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